chong wai lei / designer / based in london & macau instagram / linked in
 


Wayfinding
O2

2022                                          SUPERGRAPHICS @O2


Visual interventions to introduce the O2 to visitors by using a supergraphic wayfinding to present a timeline as they walk through the O2. The timeline records 12 memorable events that has happened associated to the arena, inspired by the 12 towers on the roof.

I wanted to add an interesting twist to the timeline and decided to put a prediction for the year 2080. There are research and studies that has mentioned the surrounding area in O2 arena would be underwater by the year 2050.



1952 - South Metropolitan Gasworks              1997 - Construction of the O2


1999 - Construction completed  2000 Jan - Dome opens as “Millenium Dome”



2000 November - Thieves broke into the diamond exhibit


2000 Dec - Millenium Dome closes            2007 - The O2 opens


2008 - The Olympic torch relay              2012 - Up in the O2 opens


2018 - The shopping outlet opens      2022 - Roof severely damaged by Storm


2080 (Prediction) -The O2 transforms into a underwater dome for shelter